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RFSOLUTION NO. 92-1401
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92-500, FOR
EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING USED CAR SALFS LOT
ONTO AN ADJACENT PROPERTY BY WAYNE
MEADOWS/VAItIETY MOTORS AT 319 AND 401 GRANll
AVENUE; ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND INSTRUCTION THAT THE SECRETARY FILE A
NOTICE OF DETERNIINATION.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anoyo Grande has considered
Condidonal Use Permit Case No. 92-500, filerl by Wayne Meadows, to expand an existing used
car sales lot onto an adjacent property, in the Highway Commercial Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this applicakion in
accordance with the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
General Plan and the Environmental documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that a Negative Declaration
can be adopted, and instructs the Secretary to file a Notice of Determination; and
W�IEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
1. . The proposed use is permitted within the Highway Commercial district pursuant to the
provisions of Section 9-03.050 of the Development Code, and complies with all
applicable provisions of the Development Code except as specified in Variance Case No.
92-172, the goals and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and the
development policies and standards of the City.
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The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character or the district in which it
is to be established or located.
The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed
because all setbacks, parking, and vehicle queuing can be provided on-site.
There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to
ensure the public health and safety.
The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity.
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME REQUIRED FINDINGS OF EXEMPTION
1. The City of Arroyo Grande has prepared an initial study pursuant to Section 15063 of
the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for Conditional Use
Permit Case No. 92-500 and Variance Case No. 92-172.
2. Based on the initial study, a negative declaration drafted for review by the public and
review and approval by the Planning Commission.
3. After holding a public hearing pursuant to State and City Codes, and considering the
record as a whole the Planning Commission adopted the negative declaration and found
that there is no substantial�evidence of any significant adverse effect, either individually
or cumulatively-on wildlife resources as defined by Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game
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Code or on the habitat upon which the wildlife depends as a result of development of this
project.
Resolution No. 92-1401
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 92-500
Wayne Meadows/Variety Motors
December 15, 1992
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said conditional use permit, subject to the standard conditions
of the City and those conditions listed below:
General Conditions
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to this project.
2. 1'his application shall automatically expire on December 15, 1994 unless a building
permit is issued and substantial construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward
completion, or a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for an
extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of December 15, 1992 and marked "Exhibit A"
excepted as expressly modified herein. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued
until all the improvements shown on Exhibit A and specified herein are completed.
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought against the
City, its agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in
the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its
agents, officers, or er�ployees, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which the City,
its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such
action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense
of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations
under this condition.
5. All construction shall utilize fixtures and designs which minimize water usage. Such
fixtures and designs shall include, but are not limited to, low flow shower heads, water
saving toilets, instant water heaters or hot water recirculating systems, drip irrigation
with drought tolerant landscaping and etcetera. All fixtures and designs shall be installed
prior to final occupancy.
Planning Department Conditions
6. Development shall conform with the HC zoning requirements unless otherwise approved.
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All existing Taco Grande signs shall be removed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the business.
Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the former fast food restaurant shall be
painted to match the existing car sales office.
All new business signage shall be subject to sign permit requirements as specified in
chapter 9-13 of the Development Code. �
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10. Development and operation of the auto dealership shall comply with the provisions of
Section 9-11.050 of the Development Code except as expressly waived through approval
.�,,, .Cas� number 92-172.
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11. , Operation of the vehicle repair facility shall comply with the provisions of Section 9-
11.200 of the Development Code except as expressly waived through approval of
Variance Case Number 92-172.
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Resolution No. 92-1401
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 92-500
Wayne Meadows/Variety Motors
December 15, 1992
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12. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the paved area of both properties shall
be sealed and striped as shown on exhibit A, with the exceptions that: 1) The entry arrow
on the larger, center driveway will be identical to the entry arrow for the smaller
driveway. Instead of the single arrow, it will be a two pronged arrow that indicates
"Service" to the left and "Sales" to the right; and 2) The striped area in front of the
office will be delineated as the vehicle service drop-off parking space.
Architectural Advisory Committee Conditions
13. Plant materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
The AAC recommends that the plant materials in the pots include a small tree or upright
shrub with perennials planted around the base of the larger plant.
Police Department Conditions
14. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall post signs, to the
approval of the Police Department, to deter parking in the unused driveway aprons.
On motion of Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and on the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Tappan, Carr, Reilly, and Chairman Soto
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 15th day of December, 1992.
ATTEST:
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Nancy Bro , Commission Clerk Jo n So o, air
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